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#26569

todd warner

Replies: 151

02/04/2007

hello, i am al mettels grandson,i don`t know why you removed my message, but i have a wealth of information on different pieces of work if anybody is interested. i have many originals and prints along with notes of some of these when they were sketched. i may be of help to someone who is interested

Response

Reply#151

Lejo Harmeson

03/26/2015

I have a print of Al Mettel with Edgar Guest\'s poem \"Out Fishin\" I have it framed as a gift for my brother. I was trying to find bio material, but little is available. It is a 1931 copyright, but is likely a print that may be vintage, but may not be from the 30\'s.

Lejo

Reply#150

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03/07/2015

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Reply#149

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03/06/2015

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Reply#148

baxz crorkzz

02/04/2015

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Reply#147

Becky Dagg

02/03/2015

I also have \"Reflections on the

Dywer\" It was passed down from my

Grandmother. Can you please tell

me more about it and you

Grandfather? Hope to hear from

you.

Becky

Reply#146

Robert Beeman

01/29/2015

I have a signed etching in color by

Al Mettel titled #6 Reflections on the Dwyer.It is 20x24 in.with a tag on the back that says Etching in color from etched copper plate,Limited Edition.Is it worth anything?

Reply#145

crorkz mattz

01/15/2015

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Reply#144

matz crorkz

11/23/2014

wC0gXS This really answered my downside, thanks!

Reply#143

Liz zemke

08/24/2014

I have a mission delores print...watercolor.....by Al Mettel that I got from my Grandmother....and she had it hanging in her house many years....she\'s been gone since the 80s. Worth anything or is there a market? It has a \"summary\" on back of frame.

I have a print Borda Church and Market Place, Tasca. Shows signed Al Mettel. It does not look like the pictures I have found on the internet.More items and people in market place picture that I have. any thing you could tell me would be cool. I got this from an old aunt in Phoenix and or Yakima, WA.

I have a beautiful print of the Borda Church in Taxco, Mexico. There\'s a signature in the right corner and in the left corner is a mark that looks like a copyright (C), and B&B just below it. Any information you can give me concerning its authenticity and/or value would be greatly appreciated. I look forward to your response.

Respectfully!

JAY

Reply#87

modular homes New York

06/05/2013

jq9pxb Im grateful for the blog article.Thanks Again. Cool.

Reply#86

Kate

03/31/2013

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Reply#85

Neil

03/25/2013

I have a painting or sketch by A.L. Mette it

is called #6Maison Rurale normandy.

Anything you can tell me about this or your

grandfather would be appreciated.

Reply#84

Curtis O

02/24/2013

I have a signed watercolor of

Tasco, Mexico Borda Church and

Market. Signed in the right corner.

Do you have any additional

information? Thank you in advance.

Reply#83

paul crawford

02/05/2013

I am interested in any info you can provide on Al Mettel as we have number of his prints... Thanks

Reply#82

Tamara Magee

01/08/2013

Are Al Wettel and AL Mettel the same artist?

Reply#81

Zee Sharp

12/28/2012

We have a painting entitled

Cottage in Normandy, signed by Al Mettel, your grandfather. Any information you can give us would be appreciated.

Reply#80

frank burnett

11/24/2012

Hi, I have a signed limited edition of an Etching in color from etched copper plate titled #6 Maison Rurale Normandy by A.L.Mettel.I am wondering if you could tell me anything about this peice and or the artist. Your help would be very much appreciated. Thank you

Reply#79

claude spaulding

10/09/2012

I have an original etching signed and in original frame. Venice, gondola buildings scene.signed no scene\\ecthing name . Like any info. you have about its value and date done.

Thanks

Claude Spauldin49 bristol cliffs dr.

Reply#78

larry thomas

10/08/2012

I have a print Quai Vert copyright 1935 I.M.Co.

Had it for years. Is it of any value? Please advise

and Thanks

Reply#77

Rick

09/19/2012

Have in cottage: \'The Cathedral of

Amiens\' and \'Reflections on the

Dyner\' -- looks like there are

many, but the fact that so many

have kept them for so long is

impressive. Have not seen values

anywhere that I have looked so far.

Reply#76

Marcia Knox

07/23/2012

How wonderful to run across this helpline. I have had quite a time trying to learn more about Al Mettel. I have several of his pieces and would like to know more about them and him. Mr. Warner, I hope you are still using this board. Please contact me.

Reply#75

Vicki Youngquist

07/21/2012

I have a Borda Church Tasco Mexico water color (reproduced in Talio Crome)is it of value other than my liking it very much. Need to find out if I need to insure it. It is by A. F. Mettel

Reply#74

Judy Babbitt

06/17/2012

To Todd Warner, #26569 response. As I understand you are Al Mettels\' grandson. I just found a beautiful porint of the Borda Church in Taxco, Mexico. There\'s a signature, right corner, and left corner has a brand - like a copyright (C), and right below B&B. Any information you can give me is greatly appreciated. His work captures the essence of the place and time... it\'s like entering the road toward the church, and seeing the people chatting in a circle, others milling about, even the clouds could move! It\'s lovely. I have it in a special place, but would love to have a little history of the man, the artist... curious. Such a beautiful painting - should have a story of the man to go with the painting. Thank you for sharing. With regards.

Reply#73

Bev

05/29/2012

My husband found an A. Mettel print. It\'s of the Canterbury Cathedral on Pilgrim\'s Lane. Could it be valuable? Thanks

Reply#72

fran

05/29/2012

I have a 8x11.5 print of The Alfred. under the print is a seal of a Colonial Officer in red Ink. Does this mean anything? Would like to know why it has this.

Reply#71

Beth Ann Ferreri

05/13/2012

I have an old etching that belonged to my

grandmother (who collected etchings with

an amazing passion!). The Metter etching I

have is of a \"English cottage stle home\",

except it is a large home with 3 firehouse

chimneys. It is an incredible etching! I

would love to email a pic of this etching to

you to see if you recognize iit if you are

willing. Please contact me at

bethann@ferreri.com at your earliest

convenience. Thank you so much! Beth

Ann Ferreri

Reply#70

Mindi

04/24/2012

We have a \"Cottage in Normandy\" print signed by your granfather. We would love to know more history on the artist, etc. Any information would be wonderful!

Reply#69

Cecilia Sullivan

04/23/2012

I bought a picture called Reflection on the

Dywer, looks like a lithograph. It\'s a water

scene with a rounded bridge. The

buildings look like they are from Holland.

At the to in small prints it says copyright

1935 by I.M. CO. Chicago, Ill. USA. I was

wondering if there is any value on this

picture.

Reply#68

Steve

04/20/2012

We have a copy of Reflections on the Dywer. I would love to obtain the original if possible.

Even more information as to this copy.

Thank you

Reply#67

Rich Hildreth

04/02/2012

I have 4 prints Hathaway House Salem Mass., White Colonial Ipswick Mass., Sudbury Mill Sudbury Mass., and Greenwood Plantation Louisianna if you can give me more info on these prints it would be greatly appreciated

Reply#66

Rubecca

02/25/2012

I also have attempted to fine info on this artist. I have a signed copy of \"Springtime in Walcheren\". I would like info on this artist. Thank you.

Reply#65

Keith

02/19/2012

I have a piece of your grandfather\\\'s work Along the Canals of old Bruges with a 1935 I think it says copywrite date from IM Co, Chicago. Can you share any information about your grandfather and perhaps this piece in particular. I puchased it at an estate sale in 2000. Thank you, and look forward to finding out any details you may care to share. Is there value to this piece of art? Thanks

Reply#64

Jan Senior

12/02/2011

I have a Mission Dolores painting that I love. Wanted to know what it was worth. I\'ve had it for a long time. Thank you.

Reply#63

Nate

11/12/2011

I have two (2) watercolors:

Mission Dolores & Panama Cathedral

Can you give me more information about these>?

Reply#62

Mary

09/04/2011

I have a mettel print (1931 Brown & Bigelow) that is of a country cottage next to river. Don\'t see many listings of prints with this type of setting for this artist. Would love to know what the grandson has on this print.

Reply#61

ROSE

08/18/2011

I HAVE SEEN THE PRINTS COTTAGE IN NORMANDY AND CANAL IN FLANDERS. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE VALUE OF THE PRINTS. THANKS

Reply#60

kurt lindquist

08/17/2011

I have a print \"Reflections on the dyner.

About a year before my mother died 10

years ago I asked her about the print and she

said the artist signed the print in front of her

at her wedding in 1938. Could you give a bio

on Al Metter?

Reply#59

p lopez

04/22/2011

Mr. Warner, I have four Mettel watercolors of Mexican cathedrals that appear to date from the 1960s. Can you tell me a little more about them and about Mettel\'s work? I don\'t know much about him. Thank you

Reply#58

bill johnson

02/25/2011

I have an old framed artwork titled

\"Reflections on the Dyner\" signed

by Almettel, Any info would be

appreciated. I find photos of the

drawing site in Brugge, on

TripAdvisor.com

Reply#57

chantelle ohs

02/13/2011

I have an A. F. Mettel color Etching of Anne Hathaway\'s Cottage 5\" x 7\" if anyone is interested. I bought it at an Auction in Victoria, BC Canada

Reply#56

DEBBIE

01/23/2011

WOULD LIKE INFORMATION ON HAVANA CATHEDRAL IN TALIO-CROME

Reply#55

Eleanor Haverlock

01/17/2011

I have a 5x7 print framed, and on the reverse it states it\'s by A.H. METTEL,

Reply#54

Justin

12/29/2010

I have on of his paintings and it is a

painting called along the canals of old

Bruges I think. It\'s got his signature and

everything. I need some help to know how

much it\'s worth and if it\'s real. Can you

help?

Reply#53

Jamie Acres

10/14/2010

Would love some info on Mettel. seem to have an original color etching by Mettel titled Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg.On the back info is given for AF Mettel, but on the front, the signature is Al. Anyone know abut this?

Reply#52

Sharon Cornelius

09/20/2010

I have a print Canterbury Cathedral - Christ Church Gate, Pilgrim\'s Lane by Al Mettel. Is this truly a print by Mettel? I can\'t find out anything on this.

Reply#51

Irene

09/15/2010

In spite of many letters and much interest shown in this artist, I don\'t see any response from his grandson, or anyone else.. Maybe somebody who is a good researcher could take up the quest and find out something about him. It would seem strange that an artist of his obvious capabilities is not better documented. He obviously was very productive , yet we know nothing of him. Strange !!!

Reply#50

Nancy

09/05/2010

I have 6 of Al\'s works, several signed to my uncle Robert Ellison. Titles are: Old Doorway; General McArthur; San Martin de Tep...?; Mission Delores;The Medina Casablanca;Westminster Abby; and Louvain Belgium. My uncle said he dated his daughter for a while! Look forward to hearing from you.

Reply#49

joyce

07/25/2010

this is to al mettel\'s grandson.i

have a brown /bigelow

lithograph/the cathedral of

amiens/its from paris.it has been

hand signed in ink/and the title of

the picture is also hand written.on

the back it has an address;35 ave

dela oprea 35 paris.it also has

M.son E. Hautecoeur.it;very old

would like to know date and

value.can send photo if you want.

please respond,thank you, joyce

Reply#48

bill austin

07/17/2010

i have two prints: canal at flanders and the

cathedral at amiens. in good condition, signed

and named. what is their worth?

Reply#47

Deena Reeves

07/06/2010

I have \"Sperstition Mountain/Stae from Phoenix to Florence\" by Al Mettel. I would like more info such as when it was painted, why did he do something off the subject of churches, when did he live, and more. Please tell where I can find this info!!

I inherited a few original watercolors by Al Mettel & want to know more about your grandfather.I own: Old Doorway, Tasco and Mission San Carlos and San Martin de Topolozotlan (sp?). I would like an idea what these would be worth & also purchasing more of his work. Thank you for your help! Melinda

Reply#44

Mary

04/09/2010

Have you hear of a print called Cottage in Normandy?

Reply#43

l. sprague

03/19/2010

I inherited a beautiful print of The Old Mill. No one else on this site has mentioned this piece, but I have always loved it. My grandmother had it hanging behind her sofa. I am 62yrs and remember it always being there.

what can you tell me about this piece?

It is signed \"The Old Mill\" with the artist\'s name in the right corner.

Reply#42

Irene

02/18/2010

Has anyone heard from Mettel\'s grandson? I see many enquiries , with much interest in Mettel\'s work , but only one answer 3 years ago. Does anyone know of any documentation on Mettel\'s work ?

Reply#41

yvonne

01/17/2010

I have a piece of your grandfather\'s work Along the Canals of old Bruges with a 1935 I think it says copywrite date from IM Co, Chicago. Can you share any information about your grandfather and perhaps this piece in particular. I puchased it here in Orlando, FL last year. Thank you, and look forward to finding out any details you may care to share.

Regards.

Reply#40

Maina

01/15/2010

I have one from Al Mettel on Canal at Flanders. Can you let me know more about it?

Reply#39

Irene

12/29/2009

Hi Todd, I have a very beautiful print titled in the left bottom corner, \" Maisons Rurales de Normandie\", and signed in the right corner Al.Mettel, in blue ink. The signature is quite distinctive with the 2 T\'s crossed with a downward slope from left to right and both the Normandie and Mettel ending with a dash going upwards from left to right. There is also a dash under the Al.

This is a beautiful picture by a very accomplished artist and I would love to know more about his life and his works. Thank you.

Reply#38

Carol

12/10/2009

I have three original printings by Al Mettel, Mission San Carlos,The Pantheon, and Old Doorway, Tasco. Could you tell me when were these painting done, and if they have any value.

Reply#37

dominic

11/24/2009

I HAVE A PRINT IN MY BATHROOM WITH THE TITLE OF ROYAL SREET IN THE VIEUX CARRE, NEW ORLEANS....IT IS ABOUT 9 X 12 WITH

NAME IN LOWER RIGHT HAND CORNER AND IT IS IN A FRAME TAPED ON THE BACK...I HAVE NOT REMOVED THE BACKING TO CHECK THE PRINT....ANY

INFO ON THIS WOULD HELP....IS THERE ANY VALUE TO IT...DOMINIC

Reply#36

Norma

10/01/2009

I have a water color titled Notre Dame de Montreal, it was my Aunt\'s who is deceased. I would apprecitate any info you can give me about it, and what insurance value would be. Thank You

Reply#35

gail pruiett

09/24/2009

I have two prints--Cottage in Normandy and Canal in Flanders--can you tell me about these and when they were done.

Thanks so much.

Reply#34

Rita

09/13/2009

I have the print \"Cottage in Normandy\" that was given to my parents as a wedding gift in 1935. It is signed \"Al Mettel\" in the lower right bottom of the print and \"Cottage in Normandy\" is written in the lower left bottom of the print. Can you give me any info about this picture? Thank You.

Reply#33

Chris Clement

08/23/2009

My husband was given a picture from his grandmother. Title #6 Reflection On The Dywer - can you tell me somthing about this print. Limited Edition - Copper plate being inked in color - from etched copper plate. That matting and frame are original. Thanks for any information you can give us.

Reply#32

Fred Martin

08/15/2009

Hi, I would like some information about a print? It is \"Mission Dolores\" (script) and underneath is printed San Fanscisco on the left hand bottom. It is signed Al Mettel on the lower RH side. The print is on paper that is 8 3/4 X 11 5/8 What is interesting about this is it appears to be paper from an artist tablet, yet in the lower LH corner is a copywright mark, circle c over a B&B. Any information on this picture would be appreciatted. Do not want to try and remove from frame as it is fairly old frame. Mat looks to have been made to fit the picture and is raised around the picture

Thanks

Reply#31

Susi

07/23/2009

I acquired a \"print\", I\'m not sure, of the College of William and Mary\'s Christopher Wren Building. Do you have any information about when this was done? It looks to be maybe an aquatint?? Thanks so much.

Reply#30

robin

06/26/2009

i just received a picture called Canal in Flanders signed by Al Mettel on the right hand side. Can you tell me when this was done and what the value may be

Reply#29

Larry Lancaster

06/08/2009

Todd - I am creating a document on Northern Pacific RR and Yellowstone Park. Al Mettel created images for the Yellowstone Park Camps Co. in the mid 1920\'s. Do you have a bio of his life and any images of Yellowstone you could share with me?

Reply#28

Robert Beeman

05/13/2009

Reply#4 Robert Beeman

02/19/2008

Hi Todd

I have a Print by Al Mettel 20X24

Entitled Reflections on the Dywer

It says it is an etching in color from etched copper plate can you tell me more about this? Thank you

Robert Beeman

Atlanta,IN.

Reply#27

Nancy

05/02/2009

I have just received a Watercolor of Mission Dolores by Al Mettel, reproduced in Talio-Crome. Can you give me information about this picture and the Talio-Crome process. Also, interested in information about Al Mettel and value of the picture.

Reply#26

Julie

04/26/2009

I have an Al Mettel print of a cathedral however i cant quite read the name of the cathedral... something like possibly Harcaus or Haceaus....do you have any information on this print and/or its worth

Reply#25

danny bagwell

04/10/2009

hi, i have come across an al mettels print that we love...it says mission san carlos carmel california on left and signed al mettel on right...its matted and in a frame that we are hesitant about taking apart....it appears pretty old, just would like to have some information on this...thank you, danny

Reply#24

Sarah Oddenino-Tate

02/26/2009

Hi, I have two of Al Mettels\' church prints and am interested in knowing more about them. Do you have anthing about Borda Church and Mission Dolores, San Francisco?

Reply#23

Richard Vela

02/22/2009

Mr. Warner - I am interested in finding biography on Al Mettel and the history of his paintings. Any direction you could provide would be much appreciated. Thank you. Richard Vela Houston, TX

Reply#22

Robert Beeman

02/08/2009

Reply#4 Robert Beeman

02/Feb.2009

Hi Todd

I have a Print by Al Mettel 20X24

Entitled Reflections on the Dywer

It says it is an etching in color from etched copper plate can you tell me more about this? Thank you

Robert Beeman

Atlanta,IN.

Reply#21

Penny Sheldon

12/22/2008

I inherited a picture #4 \"Springtime in Normandy\" a Limited Edition Copper Plate being inked in colors. Copyright by I. M. Company, Chicago, IL. Signed in pencil by A. L. Mettel and the name. Could you explain exactly what it is or the method he used and any info. about him. I loved to hear the background of your grandfather.

Reply#20

Clare

10/28/2008

Could you please tellme something about the print \"Cottage in Normandy\" by Al Mettle. It\'s signed by him also.

Reply#19

lori hoban

10/28/2008

Can you please give me information on \"along the Canals of Old bruges\"? I would greatly appreciate it. Or do you have a website or blog I can go to? Thanks so much for your help.

Lori

Reply#18

Jessica Byer

10/12/2008

I have a reproduced Al Mettel print of San Martin Mexico. Very interested on knowing more information. Please contact me if you would like to share any knowledge.

Reply#17

Russell Leckband

09/30/2008

I too have a print or litho I\'m not sure of \" along the canals of old bruges\" Copy right 1935. Could you tell me more about it.Like what it might be worth if its in good shape.

Reply#16

Lou Slowek

09/12/2008

I just acquired a piece titled Canterbury Cathedral, Christ Church Gate, Pilgrims Lane, and signed Al Mettel in the same blue ink at the bottom corners. Can you give me some insight as to the age of the piece and if the blue ink indicates your grandfather actually signed it?

Reply#15

rena

08/08/2008

Hi, I have five cathedral prints that have been reproduced in Talio-Crome (1947).I\'m interested in knowing their worth???

Reply#14

Susan Bruno

07/12/2008

I have a Mettel print of a woman. What can you tell me about the artist. Would like to know more about him. Can\'t find anything on the net. Thank you,

Reply#13

Jim Pullen

07/11/2008

I have a water color of Canal in Flanders signed by Al Mettel\'. Just had it re-framed. It\'s been in the family about 70 years.

Reply#12

Bonnie

07/05/2008

To Al Mettel\'s grandson. I have what looks to be a lithograph by Al Mettel. It looks like maybe a picture of Holland. Theres water and an arch bridge. It does not have a name on the picture just his signature. On the frame back it was given to a lady in July 1930. Do you know anything about this picture. Could you email me and I will send you a picture of it?

Thank you,

Bonnie

Reply#11

Deonna Constant

05/31/2008

I would just like to know where Al Mettel lived. When he was born and died. What years did he do his work? I have a watercolor or print of Elliott Mill, MD

Reply#10

pam soderberg

04/21/2008

I,too like many others on this site have recently come across some prints by Al Mettel , one is of Canterbury Cathedral and the other is St. James Chapel.I have found pictures on the net of the Cathedral but none of the chapel and yes I would like any info you would like to share as I am also a artist on a very small scale and just do things for myself and family. I do appreciate good works of art such as your grandfathers. Thank-you so much for any info you would share. Pam

Reply#9

James A. Felong

04/14/2008

I am searching for any information I could find on some unusual color etchings by Mattel that I have. I\'m a total amature and know nothing about art or etchings. What makes these unusual to me is the way they are mounted. They are between a piece of wood and plate glass. The border of the glass is mirrored and reverse painted to give the appearance of a frame as shown in the picture below. I got these from a 92 year old aunt that recently passed and I know that she had them for forty or more years. Any information on these or where I might look to find information would be greatly appreciated.......Jim

Reply#8

Richard Enlow

04/05/2008

Would appreciate any info on Al Mettels and in particular the watercolor \"The Cathedral of Amiens\"

Reply#7

Gerry

03/19/2008

Has anyone received a reply from this Todd Warner?

Reply#6

Gerry Charbonneau

03/17/2008

I have a print that has to be 50+ years old with \"METTEL\" all in upper case, and kind of a bold lettering, all in the lower left. Please respond.

Reply#5

Colleen Gracey

02/21/2008

My mother had a lithograth of \"Along the Canals of Old Bruges\". Can you tell me about when it was painted and any information you may have about the history behind it? Is there a market this painting?

Thanks.

Reply#4

Robert Beeman

02/19/2008

Hi Todd

I have a Print by Al Mettel 20X24

Entitled Reflections on the Dywer

It says it is an etching in color from etched copper plate can you tell me more about this? Thank you

Robert Beeman

Atlanta,IN.

Reply#3

Lee Ann

10/06/2007

It was really hard for me to get this far..glad to see you posting. I have a painting that states it is an original watercolor by Al Mettel. I would love to know anything more about it. I picked it up years ago at a resale shop for 4.oo. I\'m really interested in hearing back from you. Thanks.

Reply#2

Ron Emons

10/03/2007

i purchased 2 signed etchings this summer at an auction in Nebraska. The signatre is in a green ink.

The etchings are titled \"A Canal in Flanders\" and \"The Cathedral of Amiens\".

What information do you have on these etchings.

Thanks for the help

Ron Emons

Lincoln, Ne

Reply#1

Patti Johnson

09/24/2007

I have a lovely old print of Havana Cathedral & would like to know more about Al Mettel. When did he live? Where was he from? When was he painting? Do you know when Havana Cathedral was painted?

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